The
Oklahoma City Zoo’s summer day camps will help kids connect to nature and
animals in a fun way. Enroll your children today in our enriching and
entertaining four-day camps taking place June through August. Campers will have
the opportunity to experience an animal up-close, crafts, games and walks
around the Zoo. Camp details:

All
camps meet Tuesday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Zoo’s
Education Department.

Each
camp week features a different theme.

Camps
are designed for children three to 15 years old.

Cost
is $100 per child with a ZooFriends membership and $110 per child for
non-members.

Advance
registration and payment is required.

A
snack will be provided but children need to bring their own lunch.

For
the compete schedule of camps, visit www.okczooed.com.
Birth certificates are required to verify age. Registrations are taken on a
first-come, first-served basis and may be made online at http://okczoo.recware.com or by calling
the Zoo’s Education Department at (405) 425-0218.

JUNE–AUGUST
29: OBI AND ZOO SUMMER PARTNERSHIP

Feel
fierce. Give blood…visit the Zoo–for free! Oklahoma Blood Institute (OBI) and
the Zoo are teaming up for a good cause. When you donate blood at any OBI
mobile drive or donor center now through August 29, you will receive two free
adult admission tickets to the Zoo, an OBI T-shirt, health screenings and Donor
Rewards Points. The Zoo vouchers are good through December 31, 2013. Mark your
calendar for June 11, OBI will have a mobile drive at the Zoo from 8:30 a.m. to
11 a.m.

TUESDAYS
IN JUNE AND JULY: WILD TUESDAYS STORY TIME SAFARIS

Books
take us on the best adventures! Join the Zoo and Junior League of Oklahoma City
every Tuesday in June and July for Wild Tuesdays Story Time Safaris. Volunteers
from the Junior League of Oklahoma City will host these weekly story sessions
at 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. at Grandma’s Porch in the Children’s Zoo. Sessions
include “wild” stories, a craft activity, a snack and juice box, plus a visit
from a Zoo keeper. Each session lasts approximately 25 minutes. Geared towards
children 11 and under, this activity is free to attend with paid Zoo
admission.

JUNE
08: WORLD OCEAN’S DAY

What’s
the commotion? The ocean! Saturday, June 8, is World Ocean’s Day and to
celebrate the Zoo is planning family-fun activities from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in
the Noble Aquatic Center: Aquaticus. Learn about the world’s oceans and aquatic
inhabitants and how we in Oklahoma are connected. We love water so much that we
are going to keep the celebration going throughout the month of June. Guests
will enjoy learning about water conservation during regularly scheduled sea
lion shows, Keeper Connections and Wild Tuesdays Story Time Safaris.

JUNE 16: FATHER'S DAY

Flatter your father by bringing him to the Zoo on Sunday, June 16. All dads get in FREE with any paid Zoo admission.

JUNE
21: ZOOBILATION

Come on, let’s celebrate Zoo style! The Oklahoma Zoological
Society (OZS) and the Oklahoma City Zoo invite you to Zoobilation on Friday,
June 21, from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Zoobilation is OZS’s annual no-tie gala and
largest fundraising event for the Zoo. The Zoo’s Children’s Zoo provides a fun
and whimsical setting for the evening’s festivities including gourmet bites
from Oklahoma City’s favorite restaurants, adult beverages such as our
signature zootini, a silent auction and live music by Avenue! This
21-and-over event is limited to 700 guests. Individual tickets are $100. In
preparation for Zoobilation, the Canopy Restaurant will close at 2 p.m. on
Thursday, June 20. On Friday, June 21, the Children’s Zoo will be closed all
day and the Zoo will be closing at 2 p.m. Visitors are encouraged to visit
early this day. Zoobilation will be held rain or shine. For more information, please
contact Brianne Hinojosa at (405) 425-0612 or visit www.zoofriends.org.

NOW–SEPTEMBER 07: STAY LATE AND
PLAY ON SATURDAYS

Now through September 7, the Zoo will remain open until 8 p.m. on
Saturdays with exhibit buildings closing at 7:45 p.m. All guests must leave Zoo
grounds at closing time. And with the Zoo opening at 8 a.m. beginning July 1,
you can visit the Zoo from 8 to 8 on Saturday–from sun up to sun down.

WEDNESDAYS IN JULY and
AUGUST:
WAY BACK WEDNESDAYS

The Zoo is going way back with its prices on Way Back Wednesdays!
Every Wednesday in July and August guests of all ages will receive admission
for $1 per person. Children two and under are free. Additional “way back” deals
on these groovy Wednesdays include a hot dog, small popcorn, small drink,
Safari Voyage boat ride, Centennial Choo Choo and Carousel ride; each for just a dollar! Sea lion
show times on Wednesdays during July and August are 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Now through August 7, all sea lion shows are cancelled due to construction in the area.

JULY 01: MORNING ZOO
RISE

Wake up Oklahoma and explore! Starting July 1, the Zoo will open
at 8 a.m. daily through August 25.

JULY 01–31:
2013 CAPTURE
THE WILD PHOTO CONTEST

Enter your prize Zoo photos in the Oklahoma Zoological Society’s
(OZS) "Capture the Wild Photo Contest" and submit photos of mammals,
landscapes, reptiles, birds and more from the Zoo. Photos are categorized and
judged in both youth and adult divisions. Entries are due July 31. After the
contest, several of the photos, including the year's winners, comprise the
annual ZooFriends calendar. The full-color calendar is one of the benefits of
ZooFriends membership and sells in the Zoo gift shop to help support special
projects and needs at the Zoo. For more information about the contest and to
view the categories, visit www.zoofriends.org.

JULY 04: INDEPENDENCE
DAY

Red, white and ZOO! Yes, the Zoo is open on Independence Day,
Thursday, July 4. Regular hours and admissions apply.

JULY 17: SALES TAX APPRECIATION
DAY

The Zoo thanks you for all you do. On Wednesday, July 17,
admission to the Zoo will be FREE for everyone! In recognition of Oklahoma City
citizens passing a 1/8 of a cent dedicated sales tax to the Zoo in 1990,
admission to the Zoo is free for all on July 17. Come take advantage of the
FREE admission and visit the Zoo.

JULY 20: BOWLING FOR RHINOS

On
Saturday, July 20, join
Oklahoma City Zoo staff and friends for the 19th annual Bowling for Rhinos
event hosted by the Oklahoma City Chapter of the American Association of Zoo
Keepers (AAZK). An annual fundraiser supporting rhino
conservation, Bowling for Rhinos, is a good time for all ages. This year’s
event is being held at Heritage Lanes (NW 122nd and N Pennsylvania,
Oklahoma City) starting at 7 p.m. Registration is $25 per bowler and includes shoe
rental, three games of bowling, dinner, fabulous door prize opportunities and a
t-shirt. One hundred percent of the proceeds benefit
rhino conservation in Asia and Africa. AAZK and the Oklahoma City Zoo
value and appreciate your support and participation in this event. Registration forms are available at www.okczoo.com or in the Zoo’s Guest Relations
office. To learn more call (405) 425-0262.

AUGUST 10: CHILL OUT AT THE ZOO

Come on, chill out! The Oklahoma City Zoo has cool fun planned for
its guests and animals during Chill Out at the Zoo on Saturday, August 10. From
9 a.m. to noon, many of the Zoo’s animals will enjoy chill out-themed
enrichment activities such as ice pops and water toys. Beat the heat this
summer and Chill Out at the Zoo!

AUGUST 03-31: ART GONE WILD: PAINTINGS BY OKC ZOO ANIMALS

The Oklahoma City Zoo will be hosting its fourth annual Art Gone
Wild art show at the In Your Eye Studio and Gallery (3005 Paseo, Oklahoma City,
73103) in the Paseo Arts District featuring works created by our own animal
artists. Each work of art has been made especially for the show by the Zoo’s
talented residents with some help from their care givers. Techniques vary by
animal; some use a paint brush while others choose to paint with their paws,
claws and even noses! Artist animals will include sea lions, grizzly bears,
elephants, snakes, rhinoceros and more! Each work of art is for sale and all
profits support the Zoo’s conservation projects (and fresh canvases for next
year). Opening night will be Friday, August 2, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

AUGUST 03: VOLUNTEER RECRUITMENT

Every day dedicated individuals volunteer their time and talents
enriching the Zoo; its guests, plants and animals. Now you can help, too. The
Zoo is searching for passionate, dependable individuals 18 or older to apply to
become Animal Area, Horticulture and/or dive volunteers. If you are interested
in one of these opportunities, attend our Volunteer Recruitment on Saturday,
August 3 at 10 a.m. in the Rosser Conservation Education Center (located at the
east end of the Zoo’s parking lot). Orientation and paperwork will begin at 10
a.m. with staff interviews immediately following. For more information, contact
the Zoo’s Volunteer Coordinator at (405) 425-0275.

Save the date for these upcoming
happenings…

Summer:
Stingray Bay

September 07: Last late Saturday

September 27: ZooBrew V

October 05-13: Pumpkin Drive

October 05: OKC Zoo
Costume Swap

October 06: Pistol
Pete’s 90th Birthday Celebration at the Zoo

October 26-31: 30th Annual Haunt the Zoo for
Halloween

The Oklahoma City Zoo is a proud
member of Oklahoma City’s Adventure District located at the crossroads of I-44
and I-35. Hours of operation are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Buildings close at
4:45 p.m. daily. The Zoo is open to 8 p.m. on Saturdays through September 7,
with buildings closing at 7:45 p.m. Guests must exit grounds at closing.
Regular admission is $8 for adults, and $5 for children 3-11 and seniors ages
65 and over. Children two and under are admitted free. Become a Zoo fan at www.facebook.com/okczoobg or follow us on Twitter @okczoo. To learn more about
these and other happenings, call (405) 424-3344 or visit okczoo.com.

The Zoo is a fully accredited member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) and the American Association of Museums (AAM) as both a living museum and a botanical garden. AZA accredited facilities are dedicated to providing excellent care for their plants and animals, a great experience for guests and a better future for all living things.

A New Breath of Fresh Air: As of Nov. 1, 2007, state law prohibits smoking inside zoological parks. Please help us abide by this law by refraining from smoking within the Zoo. Thank you for maintaining a smoke-free environment for all living things!